Process service and court filing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Courts we file and serve in

3 Bucks County courthouses

E-filing required
Permissive (attorney e-filing available; courthouse filing still accepted)
E-filing system
Bucks County Prothonotary E-Filing & Web Viewer (county-operated)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$292.75 (Summons/Complaint/Amicable Action; Prothonotary Civil Fee Bill eff 1/1/2026)
Small claims fee
Filed with Magisterial District Judge (up to $12,000), not Prothonotary
Family law petition fee
$398.00 (Complaint in Divorce); $281.25 (Custody/Visitation); eff 1/1/2026
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Bucks County Justice Center100 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901(215) 348-6000Civil, Criminal, Family, ProbateE-filing
Bucks County Correctional Facility1730 S Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901(215) 345-3400Criminal Arraignments, Video CourtE-filing
Youth Center850 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901(215) 348-6700Juvenile, DelinquencyE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Bucks County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Bucks County?

1Court lists e-filing in Bucks County as: Permissive (attorney e-filing available; courthouse filing still accepted). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Bucks County courthouses hear civil cases?

Bucks County Justice Center. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Bucks County?

$292.75 (Summons/Complaint/Amicable Action; Prothonotary Civil Fee Bill eff 1/1/2026), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Bucks County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Bucks County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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